A new bridge will be coming to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail in Saanich that will span Tillicum Road.
According to BC’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit, this new crossing will allow cyclists and those using the trail to not have to wait for the lengthy traffic light wait at the intersection of Tillicum and the Trans-Canada Highway.
The ‘Tillicum Active Transportation Bridge’ will span 100-metre (almost 330 feet) over Tillicum Road and will feature two three-metre-wide lanes.
Furthermore, the new bridge will feature ramp access to sidewalks, safe connections to intersections and rapid bus stops as well as a gradual incline for accessibility.
The Province says that work will begin in early 2026, and the bridge will be ready to use for summer 2027.
To help those who frequent the trail learn more about the project, the Province will be setting up a pop-up information activation at the northwest corner of the intersection from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18th.
According to the Province, once complete, the Tillicum Active Transportation Bridge will eliminate one of the last signalized crossings on the Galloping Goose Trail between downtown Victoria and the Westshore.
The aim is for this bridge to improve safety and reduce travel times for active commuters that align with goals outlined in the Province’s South Island Transportation Strategy.
With an average of over 3,000 people using this stretch of the Galloping Goose daily in the summer, and as many as 1,500 in winter, the new bridge will support more people in choosing active transportation and enjoying the outdoors.
The Province has warned users of the Galloping Goose that through construction, the trail will be temporarily detoured onto the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway.
This detour will be separated from highway traffic by concrete barriers for safety purposes.
